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Rail Line Decision Delayed

Rail Line Decision Delayed

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The South Dakota Rail Board has delayed any action on the Napa to Platte rail line for several months.

Rail Board Chairman Todd Yeaton says they kept everything in place…

 

Yeaton says after years of inactivity on the line, there are suddenly several groups interested in using it…

 

The line runs from a junction in western Yankton County through Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties.

Yeaton says they need more details on the proposals…

 

Yeaton says the three month delay will let the groups refine their proposals.

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